Night Supervisor Youth Residential Care

Evidence based and trauma informed model of care
A culture that values and supports professional development.
Generous leave + Salary packaging benefits

Your Opportunity
The Night Residential Care House Supervisor will provide supervision, support, coaching and mentoring to a team of Night Residential Care Workers across the region to ensure a high quality, therapeutically focused care.
In addition, the Night Residential Care House Supervisor will attend to and respond to queries, incidents and concerns from staff in a prompt manner.
This role plays a vital part in ensuring overnight safety plans for young people in out of home care are met and will be based on-site from the houses.
Further to the Residential Care program, this position is also a key contact to respond to regional incidents in the broader Out of Home Care space.

Regional Night Supervisor, ongoing role
Ballarat area on Wadawurrung Country
Ongoing Hourly rate of $46 p/hr + salary packaging
2 day face-to-face Orientation Training is mandatory for the successful candidate: Monday 6th & Tuesday 7th October

It takes someone very special to work in Berry Street's Residential Care Program, are you that person?

On the Job, You Will:

Manage the nightly operations of the Residential Care homes.
Provide leadership and supervision to Residential Care Workers.
Comply with reporting requirements for program components.
Administration and accountability of annual budgets and program planning.
Embedding a therapeutic framework by overseeing best practice implementation of Children and Young People's individual case management plans and fostering an outcomes-focused team.
Develop and assist with house rosters.

Your Skills and Experience:

You're a team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders, prioritising the best interests of the young person.
Strong communication skills, active listening, and a commitment to maintaining professional boundaries.
Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to multitask with ease.
Creative thinking and a non-judgmental approach to life.
A driver's license (minimum green P's) is essential for transporting young people.
A minimum Cert IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention or equivalent qualification is required or equivalent - Please see below link for more information:

https://fac.dffh.vic.gov.au/news/reminder-funded-organisations-residential-care-staff-qualifications-certificate-iv-child-youth

Applicants must complete the mandatory upskilling units as required by Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.
Continuing employment is dependent on satisfactory evidence provided within 6 months of being engaged in the role.

Why Berry Street:
As one of Australia's largest independent agencies, we're dedicated to providing diverse programs to over 35,000 young people, children, and families across Victoria each year.
We believe in safety, thriving, and hope for all and strive to make this a reality every day.
Join our team and benefit from our commitment to professional development, access to an Employee Assistance Program, and opportunities for career progression.
Berry Street's Benefits

Comprehensive training including AOD, First Aid, Health & Safety and more.
A culture that values and supports professional development.
$15,900.00 pa (pro rata) Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation
Generous leave conditions
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family
Leave loading 17.5%

How to Apply
Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position by Midnight Wednesday 10th September, applications will be assessed on submission.
For inquiries, contact our Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@berrystreet.org.au or Shae Eva - Team Leader on 03 5330 5000
Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National and International Police check (if required) and Worker Care Exclusion Scheme.
Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation.
In everything we do we seek to protect children.
We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+.
We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

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